you have to wait for that recharge time to get the effect and tracer rounds tell the team exactly where he is to smoke him out. you cant shoot unscoped so youre helpless for the few seconds where you are switching weapons. its not really op

The damage bonus only kicks in at full charge and a Sniper who was able to build up full charge with you within his field of view would very well be capable of one hit killing any target just as well.Not as easy, given, but to counter that the Machina gives away the Sniper's position and takes away no-scopes, his most effective means of mid-range self defence.

It is not op. It is easier to perform at a certain skill level then the stock, but after that skill level only servers to hinder. As almost any sniper can kill a overhealed heavy in one shot, it is not op for one sniper to do that slightly easier.

you have to wait for that recharge time to get the effect and tracer rounds tell the team exactly where he is to smoke him out. you cant shoot unscoped so youre helpless for the few seconds where you are switching weapons. its not really op

Percisely why I never use it. Stock is still the best sniper rifle.

Overpowered is the degreaser + Axtingusher (and skins).

Honestly, if you're a good sniper, I don't see why you'd choose the Machina over the stock. The downsides are way too high for the extra 15% damage and penetration shot.